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en-usMedical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine.Computerized treatment may combat PTSD symptomsSome 10-15 percent of combat veterans struggle with wounds invisible to the naked eye: post-traumatic stress. Their lives are ridden with debilitating symptoms: insomnia, flashbacks, depression, anxiety, guilt, and ever-present tension. While there is no cure-all for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), cognitive behavioral therapy—which actively reprocesses traumatic events to reduce symptoms—has seen some success.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-attention-control-video-game-curbs-combat.html
Psychology & PsychiatryFri, 24 Jul 2015 01:50:01 EDTnews356920707New insights into the circuitry of PTSD and mild traumatic brain injuryPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have devastating consequences. Both are associated with high rates of disability and suicide, and although they are separate conditions, they commonly co-occur. For example, a soldier who has developed PTSD as a result of a traumatic experience may have also sustained a brain injury during that experience.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-insights-circuitry-ptsd-mild-traumatic.html
Psychology & PsychiatryThu, 23 Jul 2015 08:40:02 EDTnews356858602In pursuit of precision medicine for PTSDBrain scans of war veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder have led researchers to an area of the prefrontal cortex that appears to be a good predictor of response to treatment with SSRIs—the first-line drug treatment for PTSD.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-pursuit-precision-medicine-ptsd.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 21 Jul 2015 15:52:40 EDTnews356712747Pot-pioneering Colorado rejects marijuana as PTSD treatmentColorado is known for pushing boundaries on marijuana, but health officials' decision to reject pot as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder shows the issue is far from settled.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-colorado-pot-experimentation-ptsd.html
HealthThu, 16 Jul 2015 05:42:32 EDTnews356244141Colorado eyes PTSD as ailment eligible for medical potColorado is poised to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of ailments eligible for treatment with medical marijuana.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-colorado-eyes-ptsd-ailment-eligible.html
HealthWed, 15 Jul 2015 04:06:25 EDTnews356151975Benzodiazepines not recommended for patients with PTSD or recent traumaBenzodiazepine drugs are widely used in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but available evidence suggests that they are not effective—and may even be harmful, concludes a systematic review and meta-analysis in the July Journal of Psychiatric Practice.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-benzodiazepines-patients-ptsd-trauma.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 14 Jul 2015 13:14:56 EDTnews356098487PTSD raises odds of heart attack and stroke in womenWomen with elevated symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder consistent with the clinical threshold for the disorder had 60 percent higher rates of having a heart attack or stroke compared with women who never experienced trauma, according to scientists at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Results appear in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-06-ptsd-odds-heart-women.html
CardiologyMon, 29 Jun 2015 16:00:07 EDTnews354794613PTSD soldiers more likely to see a world full of threatSoldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may see a world more full of threat than those not suffering from the affliction, according to a study led by UBC and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-06-ptsd-soldiers-world-full-threat.html
Psychology & PsychiatryFri, 26 Jun 2015 07:05:51 EDTnews354521143Researchers study virtual reality exposure therapy to treat military sexual trauma-related PTSDClinical researchers in Emory's Veterans Program will study the use of virtual reality exposure therapy to treat people suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to military sexual trauma.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-06-virtual-reality-exposure-therapy-military.html
Psychology & PsychiatryThu, 25 Jun 2015 06:50:02 EDTnews354432853Brain scans of passengers who experienced nightmare flight offer new clues about trauma memoryA group of passengers who thought they were going to die when their plane ran out of fuel over the Atlantic Ocean in August, 2001 have had their brains scanned while recalling the terrifying moments to help science better understand trauma memories and how they are processed in the brain.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-06-brain-scans-passengers-experienced-nightmare.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 23 Jun 2015 12:00:01 EDTnews354270128Developments in the Treatment of PTSD Nightmares"What Dreams May Come: Treating the Nightmares of PTSD" was a blog I published in November 2013. It remains a very popular blog, which continues to receive many views and comments. Since publishing that blog, I have received multiple questions from readers about treatments for nightmares. These queries reinforce, for me, just how distressing this symptom of nightmares is for individuals who live with PTSD.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-06-treatment-ptsd-nightmares.html
Psychology & PsychiatryWed, 10 Jun 2015 09:00:02 EDTnews353143876Psychologist finds link between PTSD and prisonAmericans who spend time in prison are nearly twice as likely to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder than those who don't, according to a new study by UWM psychology professor Shawn Cahill and his graduate students.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-05-psychologist-link-ptsd-prison.html
Psychology & PsychiatryFri, 29 May 2015 10:10:01 EDTnews352110801Study finds high risk of sleep apnea in young veterans with PTSDA new study of young U.S. veterans shows that the probability of having a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increased with increasing severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-05-high-apnea-young-veterans-ptsd.html
Sleep apneaTue, 19 May 2015 17:56:53 EDTnews351277004Depression intensifies anger in veterans with PTSDThe tendency for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to lash out in anger can be significantly amplified if they are also depressed, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-05-depression-anger-veterans-ptsd.html
Psychology & PsychiatryWed, 13 May 2015 11:50:40 EDTnews350736633No link found between PTSD and cancer riskIn the largest study to date that examines Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a risk factor for cancer, researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), have shown no evidence of an association.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-05-link-ptsd-cancer.html
CancerWed, 13 May 2015 10:39:50 EDTnews350732382Post-traumatic stress disorder linked to accelerated agingIn recent years, public health concerns about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have risen significantly, driven in part by affected military veterans returning from conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere. PTSD is associated with number of psychological maladies, among them chronic depression, anger, insomnia, eating disorders and substance abuse.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-05-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-linked-aging.html
Psychology & PsychiatryFri, 08 May 2015 00:00:02 EDTnews350238010Personal growth follows trauma for most soldiersMore than half of soldiers who experience trauma also report strong psychological benefits, such as stronger intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and a greater appreciation of life because of their difficult experiences.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-personal-growth-trauma-soldiers.html
Psychology & PsychiatryMon, 27 Apr 2015 06:09:39 EDTnews349333772Mental health wounds of veteran defendants create tough choices in courtsA new University of Sydney study has detailed how courts are facing difficult choices about the criminal responsibility of veteran defendants, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or serious mental health issues.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-mental-health-wounds-veteran-defendants.html
Psychology & PsychiatryFri, 24 Apr 2015 06:56:50 EDTnews349077400Verbal therapy could block consolidation of fear memories in trauma victimsA verbal 'updating' technique aimed at blocking the consolidation of traumatic memories could protect against the long-term psychological and physiological effects of trauma, according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and the University of Oxford.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-therapy-block-memories-trauma-victims.html
Psychology & PsychiatryWed, 22 Apr 2015 14:00:08 EDTnews348928069PTSD common in ICU survivorsPost-traumatic stress disorder is often thought of as a symptom of warfare, major catastrophes and assault. It's rarely considered in patients who survive a critical illness and stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). However, in a recent Johns Hopkins study, researchers found that nearly one-quarter of ICU survivors suffer from PTSD. They also identified possible triggers for PTSD and indicated a potential preventive strategy: having patients keep ICU diaries. The findings will be published in the May issue of Critical Care Medicine.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-ptsd-common-icu-survivors.html
Psychology & PsychiatryMon, 20 Apr 2015 15:53:12 EDTnews348763981Posttraumatic stress can have profound effects on sexual healthAlthough sexual dysfunction is not a specific symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is a frequent complaint among trauma survivors. The Journal of Sexual Medicine review finds that PTSD-related biological and cognitive processes may contribute to the development of sexual dysfunction following traumatic stress.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-posttraumatic-stress-profound-effects-sexual.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 07 Apr 2015 12:28:38 EDTnews347628510Blueberries show promise as treatment for post-traumatic stress disorderUp to 8 percent of people in the U.S. suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the result of witnessing or being the victim of a traumatic event. People with PTSD have been in a situation in which they were at risk of death, serious injury or sexual violence or have seen first-hand loved ones faces such threats. They may experience flashbacks, emotional detachment and jumpiness, among other symptoms that affect their ability to function in everyday life.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-blueberries-treatment-post-traumatic-stress-disorder.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 31 Mar 2015 07:54:41 EDTnews347007274Study adds evidence on link between PTSD, heart diseaseIn a study of more than 8,000 veterans living in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, those with posttraumatic stress disorder had a nearly 50 percent greater risk of developing heart failure over about a seven-year follow-up period, compared with their non-PTSD peers.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-evidence-link-ptsd-heart-disease.html
Psychology & PsychiatryThu, 26 Mar 2015 13:26:41 EDTnews346595193Avoidant coping interferes with military veterans' successful transition to university lifeMilitary veterans who use avoidant coping strategies—denying or minimizing distressing thoughts, experiences and emotions—are more likely to exhibit symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety. However, emotional help and support from family members reduces the negative impacts of these conditions, according to a University of North Texas study on veterans' transition to becoming college and university students.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-coping-military-veterans-successful-transition.html
Psychology & PsychiatryThu, 26 Mar 2015 13:24:15 EDTnews346595046Gene networks for innate immunity linked to PTSD riskResearchers at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System and University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues in New York and the United Kingdom, have identified genetic markers, derived from blood samples that are linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The markers are associated with gene networks that regulate innate immune function and interferon signaling.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-03-gene-networks-innate-immunity-linked.html
Psychology & PsychiatryTue, 10 Mar 2015 06:41:30 EDTnews345188482Parents experience post-traumatic stress disorder after child's strokeParents of children who have suffered a stroke can experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the children show signs of clinical anxiety, factors that could interfere with treatment and outcomes, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2015.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-02-parents-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-child.html
CardiologyThu, 12 Feb 2015 09:37:37 EDTnews342956247Suicide risk high among veteransSuicide is a serious national epidemic. It is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. However, for America's veterans, it is an even more serious epidemic. Veteran's make up 10 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 20 percent of all suicides (U.S. Census Bureau, 2008). The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 18 veterans die by suicide each day.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-suicide-high-veterans.html
Psychology & PsychiatryMon, 12 Jan 2015 07:24:39 EDTnews340269855Study IDs two genes that boost risk for post-traumatic stress disorderWhy do some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while others who suffered the same ordeal do not? A new UCLA discovery may shed light on the answer.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-ids-genes-boost-post-traumatic-stress.html
GeneticsFri, 09 Jan 2015 12:00:01 EDTnews340016348Physical recovery in critically ill patients can predict remission of anxiety and PTSD symptomsIn a two-year longitudinal study involving 13 intensive care units in four U.S. hospitals, researchers found that better physical functioning—basic and complex activities considered essential for maintaining independence—is associated with remission of general anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. These findings may help clinicians be better prepared for caring for the growing number of survivors of critical illness, potentially leading to a better quality of recovery for patients.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-physical-recovery-critically-ill-patients.html
Psychology & PsychiatryWed, 07 Jan 2015 11:41:31 EDTnews339853280PTSD doubles diabetes risk in womenWomen with post-traumatic stress disorder are nearly twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with women who don't have PTSD, according to researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and Harvard School of Public Health.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-01-women-ptsd-symptoms-higher-diabetes.html
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